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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,132.80, 558,199.20 and 368,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,132.80, 558,199.20 and 368,633.60 is: 552,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,132.80 : 558,199.20 = 368,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,132.80/558,199.20 = 368,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,132.80x = 558,199.20 × 368,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,132.80x = 205,770,980,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,770,980,613.12/372,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,950.40

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